Summary:
Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.Duties & Responsibilities:
Sr. Financial Analyst
Location: Pune
Position Description:
The Financial Analyst will support the Global Finance Operations team in delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insights across manufacturing operations, procurement, logistics, and supply chain functions. This role reports to the Global Finance Operations Manager and works closely with cross-functional teams to assist in financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis.
This is a role designed for individuals with strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced, global environment.
VIAVI’s operations finance operates in a fast-paced and agile environment with the office of the Chief Operating Officer, the Global Business Unit groups, and Global Research and Development teams. This role requires frequent interaction with senior finance and operational leaders supporting the Global Finance Operations Director, as well as partnering with members of the COO office, corporate finance team, corporate accounting and other centralized finance functions.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports, including site-level P&Ls and variance analysis
- Support tracking and reporting of operational KPIs
- Analyze cost trends and provide insights on variances vs. forecast and plan
- Assist in inventory reporting and working capital analysis
- Support the non-standard COGS forecast and variance analysis in partnership with BU Finance teams
- Assist in building and maintaining the manufacturing variance forecast model (monthly SmartView/Essbase refresh cycle)
- Track performance against budget and highlight key risks and opportunities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Engineering) to gather data and provide financial insights
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Support ad-hoc analysis
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Familiarity with Oracle 12 (including OBIEE and Project Accounting), Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Tableau is desirable.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant
- 3-5 years relevant experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Oracle 12 (including OBIEE and Project Accounting)
- Hyperion Planning
- Essbase
- Tableau
- Experience with SmartView / Essbase refresh cycles
VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in both network and service enablement and optical security performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected
